Walking up on stage to receive my police badge, I was on top of the world.
I’d been dreaming of joining the force since I was a teen, and aged 22 I graduated as a new recruit.
Being a newbie, I put all my energy into my work, doing longer hours than I needed to prove myself.
But soon the long hours took their toll. Tired and overworked, my mental health took a nosedive. Too proud to ask for help, I feared I’d be seen as weak.
When my nan